Atty. Michael Thomas Downes
Michael Thomas Downes is a lawyer practicing criminal law, business litigation. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at El Paso and Western Washington State College in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Everett, WA · 44+ Years Experience
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About Michael Thomas Downes at a Glance
Michael Thomas Downes is a Supr. Ct. J. based in Everett, Washington. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Washington (1982). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1982) and University of Texas at El Paso and Western Washington State College (B.A., 1977). Serves clients in Everett, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Thomas Downes
- Michael Thomas Downes is a lawyer practicing criminal law, business litigation
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at El Paso and Western Washington State College in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Michael practices in Everett, WA
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Michael Thomas Downes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Thomas Downes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Everett.
Criminal Defense in Everett
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business & Corporate Law in Everett
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Thomas Downes is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
Civil Litigation in Everett
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Everett
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Everett are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Everett Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Everett-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Everett Choose Michael Thomas Downes
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Thomas Downes's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Thomas Downes brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and litigation, Michael Thomas Downes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Everett
A Everett-based practice means Michael Thomas Downes attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Thomas Downes Handles in Everett
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael Thomas Downes has experience with under Washington law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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